INTRODUCTION:

Software Piracy becomes a major problem with the fast

and vast growth in the use of the internet, and the new
computer technologies is aided in increasing software
piracy. In this work, a software protection system
against piracy is proposed. This proposed system uses
standard techniques to ease these difficulties such as
Zero knowledge proof, Improved RSA, MD5, and Triple
DES. The proposed system use a proposed method to
protect all the system files, and a proposed algorithm
to generate software Copy Identification Number
called (ICN). The implemented system where a
software application hashes hardware serial numbers
to generate a unique Installation ID. This Installation ID
is sent to the manufacturer to verify the authenticity of
the application and to ensure that the product is not
being used for multiple installations.

Software Piracy can be defined as the unauthorized use

of commercial software product. It covers any product
for which the software developer is not justly
rewarded, and is understandably a major concern in
the computer market. While the threat of legal action
is effective against possible corporate pirates, it is
ineffective against the individuals who pirate personal
computer software.
This document is a software requirements specification
for a software piracy protection system. The purpose
of this system is to prevent unauthorized use of
software by implementing anti-piracy measures to
ensure that the software is used only by those who
have legally acquired a license.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this case study is to develop a software

piracy protection system that ensures the secure
distribution and usage of software products. The
system will provide a reliable mechanism to prevent
unauthorized access, copying, and distribution of
software products.

The software piracy protection system is designed to

be integrated into existing software applications to
ensure that they are only used by authorized users.
The system will use a combination of license key
validation, software activation, and software
deactivation to ensure that the software is used only
by those who have legally acquired a license. The
system will also include a reporting mechanism to
provide information about potential piracy activities.

The system will prevent unauthorized distribution and

use of the software by implementing various
protection methods, including activation codes, serial
numbers, and online verification. The scope of the
system is to provide protection for software products
on various operating systems, including Windows,
macOS, and Linux.

SCOPE:

The scope of this case study includes the design and

implementation of a software piracy protection system
that will be integrated with existing software
distribution systems. The system will be tested and
evaluated to ensure that it meets the requirements
and objectives of the project.

The scope of the software piracy protection system is

to provide an effective and reliable solution to prevent
unauthorized copying and distribution of software
products. The system will be designed to work with a
wide range of software applications and platforms.

OVERVIEW:
The Software Piracy Protection System is a
comprehensive software protection system that allows
software developers to protect their software from
unauthorized use, copying, and distribution. The
system will provide an effective and secure method of
protecting software by utilizing a variety of features
including license management, digital watermarking,
encryption, and other anti-piracy measures.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Product Perspective:

The Software Piracy Protection System will be integrated into

existing software applications and will be used by software
developers to protect their software from unauthorized use,
copying, and distribution.

Product functions:

The Software Piracy Protection System will provide the

following functions:

• License management – The system will manage licenses for

software applications and will keep track of all licenses in a
secure database.

• Digital watermarking – The system will utilize digital

watermarking technology to protect software applications
from unauthorized use and copying.

• Encryption – The system will utilize encryption technology

to ensure that only authorized users can access the software.

• Other anti-piracy measures – The system will utilize other

anti-piracy measures such as code obfuscation and tamper
detection to prevent software from being copied or
distributed without permission.

Software interface:

The software piracy protection system will be compatible

with Windows and macOS operating systems. The system will
also be compatible with a wide range of software
applications.

Communications Interfaces:

The software piracy protection system will communicate with

a server during the activation process to verify the activation
code.

Background:

Software piracy is a widespread problem that affects

software vendors and developers. Unauthorized access,
copying, and distribution of software products cause
significant financial losses to software vendors. The use of
software piracy protection systems has become increasingly
important to ensure the secure distribution and usage of
software products.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Functional Requirements
Authentication: The system shall provide a mechanism for
users to authenticate their identity and access the software.
Authorization: The system shall ensure that only authorized
users have access to the software.

Activation: The system shall provide a mechanism for

activating the software and ensuring that it is used only on
authorized devices.

Deactivation: The system shall provide a mechanism for

deactivating the software on unauthorized devices.

License Management: The system shall provide a

mechanism for managing software licenses and ensuring
that only authorized users have access to the software.

Reporting: The system shall provide a mechanism for

reporting software piracy incidents and tracking their
status.

Non-functional Requirements:

Security: The system shall be designed to be secure and

prevent unauthorized access, copying, and distribution of
software products.
Scalability: The system shall be designed to be scalable and
handle large numbers of users and software products.
Performance: The system shall be designed to have fast
response times and low latency.
User-friendliness: The system shall be designed to be easy
to use and understand for both software vendors and end-
users.
System Architecture:

The software piracy protection system will be developed

using a client-server architecture. The system will consist of
a server that will manage the software licenses and
authentication and authorization of users. The system will
also have a client component that will be integrated with
the software products. The client component will handle
activation and deactivation of the software and report any
piracy incidents to the server.

Implementation:

The software piracy protection system will be implemented

using secure programming practices and technologies. The
system will be tested and evaluated to ensure that it meets
the requirements and objectives of the project.

Evaluation:

The effectiveness of the software piracy protection system

will be evaluated through various tests and user feedback.
The system will be evaluated in terms of its security,
scalability, performance, and user-friendliness. The results
of the evaluation will be used to make any necessary
improvements to the system.

External Interface Requirements:

User Interfaces:
The software piracy protection system will have a user
interface for the activation process. The activation process
will be straightforward and easy to understand for end-
users.

Hardware Interfaces:

The software piracy protection system will require a

connection to the internet during the activation process.
The system will also store the activation code on the user's
computer.

Software Interfaces:

The software piracy protection system will be compatible

with Windows and macOS operating systems. The system
will also be compatible with a wide range of software
applications.

Communications Interfaces:

The software piracy protection system will communicate

with a server during the activation process to verify the
activation code.